This Westchester Mom Is On A Mission To Fight Childhood Cancer

... in the Penalty Box," a skating charity fundraiser taking place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at The Ice Hutch in Mount Vernon. Ostrager Cohen's son Andrew, 10, is a two-time cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2010. In 2012, ...

NY Times Reports On ‘Flurry Of Development’ In Westchester Cities

According to the New York Times , cities like Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Yonkers are starting to play host to developers as the housing crunch hits New York City. Mount Vernon is the home of a $48 million five-building 179-unit rental project near the Fleetwood station and this fall will see the opening of the Mount Vernon brewery at a site that used to manufacture fake Christmas trees, according to the Times.

Wartburg’s 5th Annual Jazz in June Gala Raises $210,000

July 17, 2017 - PRLog -- Wartburg's 5th Annual Jazz in June Gala Raises $210,000 Featuring a Live Performance by Stanley Jordan Mount Vernon, N.Y. - Wartburg, an award-winning provider of comprehensive senior residential and healthcare services, hosted their 5th annual Jazz in June - A Wartburg Celebration of Arts and Music Gala on June 15, 2017, raising over a record $210,000. The event was held at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, NY, with nearly 340 guests and 40 sponsors .

Four Charged In Connection With Fatal Westchester Shooting, Robberies

A fourth suspect is facing an attempted murder charge after being apprehended following a multi-jurisdictional investigation into a fatal shooting in southern Westchester. Allen Copeland Jr., 21, has been charged with attempted murder for his role in a series of recent incidents that spread from Manhattan, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and Yonkers.

Police In Westchester Use Technology To ‘Ping’ Stolen Phone, Track Robbers

Police in Westchester County were able to "ping" a stolen cellphone to track down a group of reported robbers over the weekend. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning, members of the Mount Vernon Police Department were dispatched to South 10th Avenue when they received reports of a stolen cell phone that was being used in the city.

Sex Offender Accused Of Having Sex With Boy Moves To New Rochelle

A registered sex offender accused of having deviate sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old boy has reported a move to Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Monday to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 38-year-old Seneca Jacobs, who has moved from Mount Vernon to an apartment on 6th Street in New Rochelle, near the Pelham town line.

Wyclef Jean Leads Mount Vernon ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Superintendent Summit

Led by guest speaker Wyclef Jean, 100 students in Mount Vernon got a glimpse into the future with some of the city's dignitaries at School Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton's "Summit on My Brother's Keeper." Last year, Mount Vernon became the second Westchester County municipality - behind its neighbors in New Rochelle - to accept former President Barack Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" challenge, which is designed to increase and improve opportunities for youth, specifically minorities, in cities throughout the country.

Mother/Daughter Duo Open New Westchester Boutique

A mother-daughter duo are about to take their first business leap together with INSPO , a new lifestyle boutique opening in Pelham Saturday, May 13. Ginghi Clarke, who lives in New Rochelle, said the store gets its name from the word "inspiration," and hopes the unique combination that she and her mom, Mount Vernon resident Janice Harding, have curated will inspire each customer. The artwork, for example, is Harding's.

Wyclef Jean To Attend Mount Vernon ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Summit

Renowned musician and philanthropist Wyclef Jean will be Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton's guest at an upcoming summit for the city's My Brother's Keeper initiative. Next week, Hamilton will host a dinner with staff, dignitaries, students and members of the community, where they will discuss ways to create a better climate for "young men and women of color to live and learn in."

Westchester Locations Key To New Movie By New Rochelle Filmmaker

New Rochelle native John Palomino is screening his first film, "Man of the House," at the Pelham Picture House Saturday, May 6. The short movie was filmed in and around New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, with nods to Mamaroneck, to mirror exactly what happened to him 24 years ago when his father, a New Rochelle firefighter, committed suicide, leaving behind him, then age six, and his one-year-old sister. "The script and casting were important, but the areas we shot in were just as important or even more so," explained Palomino.

More on Early 20th Century Efforts by Jessup Family Members to…

Introduction " Voila! ", Judge William F. Gay of Mount Vernon must have thought at that moment more than 110 years ago when his research seemed finally to have paid off. His research revealed a potential weakness in the chain of title involving a fifty-acre farm that had been sold many decades before for development in Pelham Manor.

Parts Of Southern Westchester Experiencing Water Pressure Issues

Some southern Westchester residents and businesses may see little to no water pressure on Tuesday morning as the region experiences service interruptions in certain parts of the area. According to officials, multiple municipalities - including Yonkers, Larchmont, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Eastchester and Bronxville - were all experiencing water pressure issues after a shaft at an upstate water infrastructure that supplies the area was shut down on Tuesday morning.

Westchester County Association Forms Task Force Sets Roundtables to…

One of the most significant economic development trends dramatically affecting our region today is Smart Growth, a concept the Westchester County Association pioneered in Westchester through our Blueprint for Westchester five years ago. It emphasized:mixed-use development; sustainable, walkable cities; and upgrading our infrastructure, among other things.